Alert

Due to severe winter weather, all Douglas County Government offices will be CLOSED Friday, Nov. 8. Read more.

Your County
Menu ☰
Looking for something specific?
Service Finder
×

01.

Help Me With...

Select from list
My Residential Property
My Driver's License or Vehicle Registration
Requesting Assistance
Elections
Health Department

02.

Select from list
My Property Valuation
Understanding My Valuation
Paying My Property Tax
Neighborhood Sales
Building Permits
Vehicle Registration - New Stickers
Vehicle Registration - New Vehicle
Drivers License - New or Renew
New Resident Vehicle Registration
Adult Protection
Child Welfare
Child Support
Child Care
Financial Assistance
Medical Assistance
Food Assistance
Register to Vote / Update Voter Registration
Upcoming Election Information
Ballot Drop Box Locations
Voter Service and Polling Centers
Birth/Death Records
Restaurant Inspections
Community Health
Child Care Center Inspections
Septic System Inspections
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Disease Surveillance
Mental and Behavioral Health Education
Community Health and Clinical Services
Women, Infants and Children

03.

×
Assessor Treasurer Building Employment Health Department Property Tax Relief and Reform
× Close

News

We all have mental health. There are resources in Douglas County to be well.

Board of County Commissioners recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on May 9, 2023 2023Health and Human ServicesNews and Events

Share

Did you know that as many as one in five U.S. adults – and one in six U.S. children – is impacted by a mental health condition each year? In Douglas County, about 19% reported poor mental health, according to the Colorado Health Institute’s Health Access Survey. Many more listed better mental health programs as a top priority in the 2023 Douglas County Citizen Survey.

Knowing that access to information and resources, as well as community engagement, can help fight the stigma that for too long has surrounded the topic of mental health, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners adopted a resolution at their May 9 Business Meeting recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

“Those numbers include our neighbors, friends and family members,” said Commissioner Lora Thomas. “Douglas County is on the leading edge of providing mental health services for its citizens. We remain committed to shining a light on mental health conditions, fighting stigma, and providing resources. There is help and there is hope in Douglas County.”

If you, a friend, or family member seem to be having more bad days than good, know that it is ok to reach out and ask for help:

In spring 0f 2014, Douglas County formed the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative to collaboratively address unmet mental health needs. Today, that initiative is more than 50 members strong and includes several programs to help people with mental and behavioral health, including the County’s Community Response Teams, Care Compact, and more.

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners has also dedicated about $9 million of its American Rescue Plan Act (APRA) allocations to mental and behavioral health programming, including investments in Veterans’ mental health services, an all-ages Walk-In Crisis Center, a Child and Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit, suicide prevention, Community Response Team and Care Compact expansion, community education, and funding to support the new 9-8-8 crisis and support line implementation.  Learn more on our ARPA web page.

 

Your County. Your News. Get it first.

Be among the first to receive news as it happens. Subscribe to our online news push, and select your specific news focus and delivery preferences. Visit the Live Town Hall page and register for Town Hall notifications to ensure you are contacted to participate in future community conversations about topics important to you. Both services are free, and you can unsubscribe at any time. And don’t forget to follow Douglas County on Nextdoor, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Sign Up Now!